HEAL Conference

Addiction doesn’t happen in isolation. When someone is struggling with substance use, the impact can extend deeply into the lives and mental health of the people who love them. Yet the emotional and psychological toll on families and loved ones is often overlooked.

In this presentation, Marisa Barber, author of The Other Side of Addiction, will share the personal and professional journey that led her to advocate for the family members and loved ones affected by addiction. Drawing from her career in the behavioral health and substance use disorder field, as well as her own lived experience of loving someone with addiction, Marisa will share why she wrote her book and the perspective she hopes to bring to the addiction and mental health conversation.

Marisa will explore what happens on the “other side” of addiction,the grief, fear, shame, anger, resentment, guilt, helplessness, hope, and uncertainty that loved ones can experience while trying to navigate someone else’s substance use. Over time, the constant uncertainty and need to anticipate what might happen next can contribute to chronic stress, hypervigilance, emotional exhaustion, and a nervous system that rarely feels able to fully relax. In the process of trying to help their loved one, family members can find themselves struggling with their own mental and emotional health.

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October is Mental Health Awareness Month. 💚

And maybe one of the most important things we can do this month is keep the conversation going.

Mental health struggles don’t always look the way we expect them to. Sometimes there’s more happening beneath the surface—physically, emotionally, environmentally, and spiritually.

That’s why we created the HEAL Conference: Mental Health Edition.

An evening of real stories. Different perspectives. Important conversations. And most importantly—HOPE.

If you or someone you love has struggled with anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, overwhelm, or simply feeling like there have to be more answers, we hope you’ll join us.

Thursday, October 29
The Aviator Cleveland

💚 Come curious. Come as you are. Come for hope.

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We are incredibly blessed and honored to have a true hero joining us at the HEAL Conference: Mental Health Edition.

Lorain Police Officer Brent Payne has spent the last year recovering after being shot in a deadly ambush while responding to help fellow officers.

After 25 years in law enforcement and experiencing more tragedy than most of us can imagine, Brent shares that it wasn’t until this ambush—and the injuries and recovery that followed—that he began to truly address his own mental health.

Now, he is choosing to share his story.

Not because it’s easy.

But because another officer, first responder, veteran, parent—or anyone silently carrying the weight of trauma—may need to hear it.

There is incredible strength in asking for help. There is strength in talking about what hurts. And there is strength in realizing you don’t have to carry it alone.

We are deeply honored that Officer Brent Payne will take the HEAL stage and share his story of survival, recovery, and hope.

This is going to be a powerful night. ❤️

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We hope to see you there!

If you've tried everything for the racing mind, the anxiety, the heaviness that won't lift... and nothing has worked, this night is for you

The hardest part isn't the symptoms.

It's the quiet thought that maybe this is just how life is going to feel now.

That after the therapy, the medication, the morning routine, the supplement stack, the prayer, the journal... maybe you've just hit the ceiling of what's possible for you.

I want you to know — that's not true.

On October 29th, we're gathering at The Aviator in Cleveland for a night dedicated to supporting those battling mental health. We'll hear from health and wellness leaders who understand that mental health isn't just a brain issue — it's a body issue. We'll talk about the labs that get to the root cause. We'll hear from Sgt. Travis Mills — the 4th quadruple amputee in the world — who has dedicated his life to helping others.

This night is for everyone. Students to seniors. And everyone in between.

If you've been searching for something deeper than another prescription... come as you are.

Tag someone who needs to hear this today.

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At 17 years old, Drew Kanaba had his su***de planned out.

Today, he’s standing on a stage to tell you what happened next.

At the HEAL Conference: Mental Health Edition, Drew will share his deeply personal journey through years of debilitating mental and physical symptoms—and what finally changed when he began looking beyond the diagnosis and asking a different question:

What is driving this?

He’ll share the functional labs that helped uncover pieces of his health puzzle, the changes he made, and how his darkest chapter ultimately became the reason he now helps others search for answers.

This isn’t a story about pretending everything gets better overnight.

It’s a story about HOPE.

About what can happen when someone refuses to stop searching for answers.

And about why we need to start looking at mental health through a wider lens.

If you or someone you love has ever felt hopeless, misunderstood, or like you’ve tried everything—come hear Drew’s story.

October 29 | The Aviator
HEAL Conference: Mental Health Edition

There is hope. And sometimes, the answer begins with asking a different question.

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We are thrilled to have Amber Bowers from Bowers Counseling and Wellness speaking at our HEAL Conference: Mental Health Edition this October!

You will learn that our physical and emotional health are deeply interconnected—but the path from symptom to root cause rarely looks the same for two people.

Drawing from her own experience with debilitating fatigue and a misdiagnosis of depression, alongside years working within traditional mental health settings, Amber Bowers, LPCC-S, explores what can happen when we look beyond labels and stay curious about the whole person.

She'll discuss emotional and nervous-system contributors to physical symptoms, the limitations of a one-size-fits-all approach to mental health, and how holistic modalities such as Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) can help us begin connecting the dots.

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Because the people that we love the most are worth the hard conversations.

Mental health is one of the most important conversations of our time — but what if we started looking at it differently?

HEAL Conference: Mental Health Edition is an evening of powerful personal stories, expert education, hope, and a deeper look at the factors that can influence how we think, feel, and function.

Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, or other mental health challenges — or you love someone who is — this evening was created to give you new perspectives, meaningful resources, and hope for what’s possible.

Come ready for a different conversation about mental health.

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Tickets are officially LIVE.

And this HEAL Conference may be one of the most important conversations we have ever created.

The HEAL Conference: Mental Health Edition is coming to Cleveland on October 29th — an evening dedicated to something that touches nearly every family, yet far too many people are still struggling to understand:

Mental health.

Anxiety. Depression. OCD. Panic attacks. PTSD. Postpartum struggles. Men’s mental health. Su***de. The silent battles happening behind smiles, careers, marriages, parenting and everyday life.

For some of us, these aren't statistics.

They are our children.
Our spouses.
Our friends.
Our coworkers.
And sometimes, they are us.

This edition of HEAL is deeply personal to us.

You’ll hear powerful real-life stories of years of severe mental health struggles, alongside education and insight from professionals working in the mental health space.

But most importantly, we want to create a room where people can ask better questions, learn, connect and leave with something incredibly important:

HOPE.

Expect an evening filled with powerful speakers, meaningful conversations, education, connection, resources and a room full of people who believe we need to talk about mental health differently.

Because behind every diagnosis is a person.
Behind every struggle is a family.
And sometimes one piece of information can change the direction of someone’s life.

Tickets are officially on sale now.

Join us October 29th at The Aviator in Cleveland for the HEAL Conference: Mental Health Edition.

Get your tickets here:
www.healconference.org

Bring your spouse. Bring your friend. Bring your teenager or adult child. Bring the person who has been struggling — or come because you want to better understand someone you love.

This conversation matters.

We hope you’ll be in the room.

Some conversations can change a life.

We're not meant to carry anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, or overwhelm alone.

Join us for the HEAL Conference: Mental Health Edition on Thursday evening, October 29 at The Aviator for an evening of honest conversations, practical education, and hope.

Mental health impacts every family. Whether you are personally struggling, supporting someone you love, or simply want to better understand the brain and body connection, this event is for you.

Together, we'll explore topics such as:
• Anxiety & Panic Attacks
• Depression
• ADHD & ADD
• PTSD & Trauma
• OCD
• Stress & Burnout
• Brain Health
• Lifestyle strategies that support mental wellness

Our goal isn't just to talk about mental health—we want to give you practical tools, connect you with trusted professionals, and remind you that there is always hope.

Because education changes lives.

Save the date:
HEAL Conference: Mental Health Edition
Thursday, October 29
The Aviator

More speakers, ticket information, and special announcements coming soon.

Tag someone you'd love to bring. Because no one should have to walk this journey alone.